Clanton received the accreditation from ACCED-I after a multi-year process that includes progressively more complex demonstrations of competency in the field. The requirements include multiple presentations at professional conferences, demonstrations of budget management, research papers and completing a workbook that involves research, responding to case scenarios among other things.

“I accepted the challenge to complete my professional certification process because I believed that it would directly impact my ability to do my job on a daily basis,” Clanton said. “I am proud to receive this recognition from my peers and am ready to aspire to new challenges.”

Clanton will be officially awarded her designation at the ACCED-I national conference in March.For more information about Schreiner, please visit www.schreiner.edu.